illinois laws July 1, 2024 6:31 am Illinois gas tax, minimum wage, drivers licenses: July 1 marks big changes in state From a gas tax increase to paycheck changes for many, Monday marks several major changes across Illinois and in parts of the Chicago area. Sandra Torres reports. Local 2:11 Closing arguments underway in Mike Madigan's federal corruption trial 2:50 Tips on talking to children about immigration 2:10 CHICAGO FORECAST: Light Snow, Not as Cold Wednesday 2:00 Firefighters battle Lower West Side house fire in frigid temperatures 2:00 ‘High alert': Chicago groups try easing fears as worry grows over possible raids